Product ID:SECONDARY BATTERY, NICAD
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6140
NIIN:01-274-8889
MSDS Number: BLXKV

AVEX ELECTRONICS CORP

1683 WINCHESTER ROAD
BENSALEM, PA 19020-4510
US

Emergency Phone: 215-638-3300

Info Phone: 215-638-3300

Cage: 58414

AVEX ELECTRONICS CORP

1026 BENSALEM, PA 19020-4510 US

Telephone: 215-638-1515

Cage: 58414

CADMIUM OXIDE AND CADMIUM HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: 8-15%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/M3 (FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3

NICKEL HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12054-48-7

RTECS: QR7040000

Fraction By Weight: 3-5%

OSHA PEL 1 MG NI/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG NI/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 2-4%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LITHIUM HYDROXIDE

Fraction By Weight: <0.4%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE IS CAUSTIC.
CORROSIVE TO TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE DEATH OR PERMANENT INJURY AFTER VERY
SHORT EXPOSURE TO SMALL QUANTITIES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:IF CELL IS ACCIDENTLY INGESTED SEE PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN BATTERIES ARE ON FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN EXPLODE WHEN SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE
HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. IF INCINERATED
WEAR NIOSH.MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID DIRECT CONTACT OF CELL WITH
METAL OBJECTS TO PREVENT SHORT CIRCUITS. USE RECOMMENDED CHARGE
RATES. STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:NONE

Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PVC OR ACID RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT SEAL IN AIRTIGHT OR WATERTIGHT CONTAINERS OR COMPARTMENTS. FULL
ENCAPSULATION (POTTING) OF BATTERIES WILL PREVENT VENTING RESULTING
IN POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1413F,767C
Spec Gravity:8.64

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN LANDFILL WITH APPROPIATE LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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